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Robin van Persie – Netherlands 2014 World Cup Season Overview (Home Kit, #9, Medium)

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was a redemption arc for the Netherlands, and Robin van Persie, donning the iconic #9 shirt, was at the heart of it. Captaining the side under Louis van Gaal, Van Persie delivered one of the most iconic goals in tournament history with his “flying header” against Spain. The Dutch defied expectations to finish in third place, and Van Persie ended as their joint top scorer.

🏆 Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup (3rd Place Finish)

Group B:

• ✅ 5–1 vs Spain – Van Persie scored twice, including his famous diving header

• ✅ 3–2 vs Australia – Scored another crucial goal

• ✅ 2–0 vs Chile
  ➡️ Finished 1st in Group B

Knockout Stage:

• ✅ Round of 16: 2–1 vs Mexico (Van Persie played full match)

• ✅ Quarterfinals: 0–0 vs Costa Rica (won on penalties)

• ❌ Semifinals: 0–0 vs Argentina (lost on penalties)

• 🥉 3rd Place Match: ✅ 3–0 vs Brazil (Van Persie scored a penalty)

⚽ Robin van Persie’s Role & Stats

• Position: Striker / Captain

• Matches Played: 6

• Goals Scored: 4

• Assists: 1

• Notable Moments:

  • Legendary header vs Spain

  • Calm leadership throughout the tournament

  • Clinical penalty in 3rd place match vs Brazil

Van Persie led with a combination of flair and composure, proving vital to the Netherlands’ deep run.

🇳🇱 Netherlands 2014 World Cup Squad

Coach: Louis van Gaal

Goalkeepers

• Jasper Cillessen (#1)

• Michel Vorm (#22)

• Tim Krul (#23)

Defenders

• Stefan de Vrij

• Ron Vlaar

• Bruno Martins Indi

• Daley Blind

• Daryl Janmaat

• Paul Verhaegh

• Terence Kongolo

• Joel Veltman

Midfielders

• Nigel de Jong

• Wesley Sneijder (#10)

• Georginio Wijnaldum

• Leroy Fer

• Jonathan de Guzmán

• Jordy Clasie

Forwards

• Robin van Persie (#9 – Captain)

• Arjen Robben (#11)

• Memphis Depay

• Dirk Kuyt

• Jeremain Lens

• Klaas-Jan Huntelaar